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Bates Leather DuraShocks® Oxford is designed to absorb shock and return energy for long days on the job. Featuring an easy to polish leather upper and breathable moisture wicking lining, this USA made style is the complete package.

ChiefThis product was a big disappointmentThis is my 2nd pair and the same issue has occurred.
The sole of the shoe cracks across the tread design of the shoe. My last pair the soles cracked on both shoes.
This time it is the left shoe. Apparently the tread design is not adequate for this particular shoe.

Chief

From
Indian Land, SC
AgeSize and Width Purchased:GenderProduct Use
Armed Security Officer
Product Use

This product was a big disappointment

Jan 19, 2017

This is my 2nd pair and the same issue has occurred.
The sole of the shoe cracks across the tread design of the shoe. My last pair the soles cracked on both shoes.
This time it is the left shoe. Apparently the tread design is not adequate for this particular shoe.

Bates Footwear's reply

Your footwear may fall under our warranty. Please give us a call at 866.699.7374. Thank you.

Air ForceVery Poor Sole QualityAlthough they are very comfortable, the soles of both shoes have completely split open, all the way across the shoe, at the ball of the feet. I've owned two pairs of these shoes and have had the same issue with both pairs. I have never had this issue with other shoes that I've owned.

Air Force

From
Washington, DC
AgeSize and Width Purchased:GenderProduct Use
5x per week
Product Use

Very Poor Sole Quality

Jul 07, 2016

Although they are very comfortable, the soles of both shoes have completely split open, all the way across the shoe, at the ball of the feet. I've owned two pairs of these shoes and have had the same issue with both pairs. I have never had this issue with other shoes that I've owned.

Bates Footwear's reply

We'd be happy to setup a warranty inspection. Please reach out to the team at 866.699.7374 or email us at: customerservice@batesfootwear.com. Thank you.

HBReservistThe bottom of the shoe falls apart after little useI am a Commander in the Navy. I purchased my Oxford "dull shine" shoes on base in San Diego. I am a reservist so I only use them at most two days a month. No lie, in less than 14 months of use (28 days max) the heel and forefoot section on both shoes disintegrated. I was shocked to say the least aside from being embarrassed as my shoes left a trail of black particles everywhere I walked. Horrible quality. Should last more than just a few wearings. Naturally, I tried to upload the images but the site will not allow the uploading for some reason

HBReservist

From
Huntington Beach, CA
AgeSize and Width Purchased:GenderProduct Use
Used at most 1 drill weekend per month (2 days)
Product Use

The bottom of the shoe falls apart after little use

Mar 20, 2016

I am a Commander in the Navy. I purchased my Oxford "dull shine" shoes on base in San Diego. I am a reservist so I only use them at most two days a month. No lie, in less than 14 months of use (28 days max) the heel and forefoot section on both shoes disintegrated. I was shocked to say the least aside from being embarrassed as my shoes left a trail of black particles everywhere I walked. Horrible quality. Should last more than just a few wearings. Naturally, I tried to upload the images but the site will not allow the uploading for some reason

Bates Footwear's reply

This can happen when footwear is stored and not used often. Please give the team a call at 866.699.7374. We'd be happy to help. Thank you.

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